Diabetes
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One in ten affected by autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases affect about one in ten people, according to new findings presented at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) yesterday. Read more
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Technologies for children with type 2 diabetes recommended
Children with type 2 diabetes could be offered one of two technologies that will replace the stressful practice of regular, daily finger-prick testing, it was announced today. Read more
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Caffeine metabolism speed may impact diabetes
The impact of a high blood caffeine level has been explored by researchers looking at body mass and diabetes. Read more
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Cancer concern for women with type 2 diabetes
Women with type 2 diabetes to be included as a high risk group for breast cancer screening at a younger age, British researchers say today. Read more
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Artificial pancreas success in type 2 diabetes patients
An “artificial pancreas” has been trialled successfully in patients with type 2 diabetes, it is announced today. Read more
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Artificial pancreas approved for type 1 diabetes
A hybrid closed loop system for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes has been backed by regulators in England. Read more
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Women with diabetes face increased risk of venous thromboembolism
Women with diabetes are at greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, particularly during perimenopause, according to an Austrian study. Read more
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Rise in type 2 diabetes among under 40s
The rates of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults have increased significantly globally in the past 30 years, researchers report today. Read more
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Protein discovery could lead to less toxic cancer drugs
Better, less toxic cancer drugs could be developed following the discovery into how a key protein involved in a wide range of cellular processes works, British scientists have reported. Read more
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Breast cancer conference draws researchers
Diabetes, physical fitness and early diagnosis have been among the early topics at a major European conference on breast cancer. Read more